London · PRIVATE
56 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend: the 15 private tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private transfer from central London to Warner Bros. Studios with Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and Platform 9¾ tickets included.
“4 hours seemed a bit too short at Harry Potter studios. I would prefer at least 5h.”
Private black cab London tour in 4 hours with hotel pickup, top landmarks from Westminster to the Globe, expert driver, up to 6.
“A fantastic black cab experience with an experienced cabbie. Dean was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and so courteous and kind. He looked out for everyone in the group, including my 9 year old son and 70 year old mother. We got to see an astounding number of London sights in 4 hours, including part of the Changing of the Guard. The tour includes short stretches of walking, and you get out of the cab numerous times for photo opportunities, but if anyone in your party wants to stay put, that isn’t a problem. Would 100% recommend for anyone looking for a personalized London tour. Book it!!”
Private access to Stonehenge Inner Circle plus Lacock and Bath. One day from London by coach, with optional Roman Baths entry.
“I was nervous about a day trip like this that it would be disappointing but this was well worth it! Such a unique experience and our tour guide was wonderful! She was informative, funny and facilitated a great experience! The time in Bath and Lacock was just a “taste” of the those areas but was good for a family with tweens/teens. The inner circle Stonehedge experience was very special!”
Private Black Taxi tour of London with hotel pickup, 2 hours of flexible sightseeing, and candid driver commentary around Westminster and Royal sites.
“Danny was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He customised our trip to our preferences and even went overtime to ensure that we saw all the locations our kids wanted to see. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Thank you Danny.”
Private London arrival transfer with meet-and-assist from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, or London City to Docklands or City-area hotels.
“We were delayed in customs for a while and when we were finally out no one was there to meet us. I assumed our driver was gone because of our delay. after 30 minutes of searching I decided to call. That is when I received a call from the office saying that our driver was going to be late. I should have received a call or text LONG before this. Our driver was wonderful and made the rest of the experience great.”
Small-group British Museum tour in 2.5 hours: Rosetta Stone, Lewis Chessmen, mummies, and a guide’s context for the big moments.
“Steph was an amazing tour guide! In my opinion, this is the best and maybe only way to navigate a very busy British Museum. Steph wove her tour like a story starting with the Rosetta Stone. We loved the 2-1/2 hour journey she guided us through. I love the British Museum and have visited it several times in the last couple decades. Our friends were enjoying their first visit to London. This tour allowed them to get a wonderful glimpse of the treasures held within the walls.”
Private black cab London tour with hotel pickup for up to 6, hitting Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, Big Ben, Parliament, and the London Eye.
“Best way to see much of London in comfort of car and small group. Saw all the important sights in 4 hours. Had lunch at great sandwich shop. Great, funny, interesting tour hide/driver. Very patient, extended our time because transfers to hotel from airport delayed our start! Highly recommend.”
VIP early access to the Tower of London, Crown Jewels, and a private Beefeater meet-and-greet in a small group.
“Don our guide was very passionate about the history of the Tower and it showed in this tour. Highly recommend.”
A private 2-hour panoramic London tour by classic car with quick stops at Borough Market, Covent Garden, and Leake Street Arches.
“this was a birthday present for our car/mini mad 11 year old we met our guide/driver Tom at warterloo on with the boiler suit and flat caps and off we went seen all the sights you can think off with excellent snippets of extra info off Tom he even brought Scott an ice cream in borough market as we got held up by the climate protest that were going on that day two and odd hours of great fun with stops and photos along the way really enjoyed ourselves thank you”
Private historical pub walking tour in London with 20-minute drink stops at Black Friar, Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise.
“A great time sampling several local beers and ales at fabulous historic pubs. Lyndon was a fantastic guide full of historical insights and witticisms! He was very personable and took the time to tailor the conversation to our interests. A definite “must do” activity.”
Private black cab ride to London rock legends with Steve. Abbey Road photos, Stones, Queen, Bowie, and more in 3–4 hours.
“This was an amazing tour. Steve knew all sorts of details & info about various musicians. Seeing where they lived & recorded music was wild!”
Book a private London hotel-to-airport transfer with meet-and-assist luggage help to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, or London City.
“I don’t believe there was a memorable moment from this experience unless you call the disappointing moments memorable. Both transfers provided us with cars that did not fit us and our luggage. We were cramped into the car with a full-sized piece of luggage…both times! We alerted Viator of the problem we had with the transfer from the Airport, but there was still a problem for the transfer back. It seems that Viator doesn’t really know what their operators are doing. I don’t think I would recommend Viator to anyone.”
A 6-hour private black cab tour of London’s biggest landmarks, with hotel pickup, quick photo stops, and a guided route from Westminster to the Tower.
“Jon Cox is one of the best driver/tour guide we met over many years of traveling in Europe. He is the native of London central and he does not just know the rich history of Landon major benchmarks but also a number of other historical building commonly overlooked by tourists. He quite enjoys reliving the experience every time he takes a new party in an unforgettable tour of probably the most important world capital. A word of advice: trust Jon completely and let him take pictures for you - he is a true pro!”
Private Heathrow-to-hotel transfer with flight tracking and a name sign, plus included luggage handling. Clean cars, fast drop-off.
“Having a private transfer on arrival at Heathrow is one of life's little luxuries that makes travel easier and more enjoyable, especially after an overnight flight.”
Private van day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath with hotel pickup, onboard Wi‑Fi, and a driver-guide for 3–8 people.
“We took a private van to visit Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and Bath. Our driver, Kenny, was very nice and super helpful. We enjoyed everything about the experience and it was particularly nice to be able to rest and relax in the air conditioning in between stops.”
